Sports History Highlights From 1956 1968 and More
Rocky Marciano retires as undefeated heavyweight champion finishing 49 0 with six title defenses and 43 knockouts. In 1968 Jimmy Ellis wins the world heavyweight title by a 15 round decision over Jerry Quarry in Oakland. The event concludes an eight man elimination to crown Muhammad Ali’s vacated title.
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Rocky Marciano
Jimmy Ellis
Jerry Quarry
Oakland
Calif
Muhammad Ali
Scott Erickson
Baseball profits myth questioned by Forbes denial
Greg Cote notes Forbes reported 25 of 30 MLB teams profitable last year, which Major League Baseball denies. He asks what other business creates a perception of failure despite profits.
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Major League Baseball
Forbes Magazine
Texans pick Bush or Williams with first draft pick
Houston Texans GM Charley Casserly said the team will use the top pick to add a premier player at another position, likely running back Reggie Bush or defensive end Mario Williams, after passing on Vince Young. The decision follows fan pressure and talks of trades, with no interest shown by others in the first pick.
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Houston Texans
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Reggie Bush
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Mario Williams
Charley Casserly
Texans
Texas
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Longhorns
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USC
Matt Leinart
Jay Cutler
Casserly
Young
Houston Chronicle
Bob McNair
Milwaukee
Green Bay Packers
Brett Favre
Brett
Packers
Ted Thompson
ESPN
Favre
Bob Harlan
Harlan
Thompson
Baylor punter Sepulveda injures knee in pickup game
Baylor University punter Daniel Sepulveda sustained a right knee ACL tear during a pickup basketball game in Easter weekend. Surgery was planned in Dallas with expectations to return for his senior season. The AP second-team All-America choice averaged 46.2 yards per punt last year and held a career mark of 44.9 yards.
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Daniel Sepulveda
Baylor
Dallas
Sepulveda
Associated Press
Bonds Struggles With Knee and Record Chase
New York Daily News reports Barry Bonds, slowed by knee injuries and shadowed by perjury concerns, remains three homers shy of Babe Ruth's 714 as he hints he may not chase Hank Aaron's 755. Bonds downplays talk of a long future, insisting the goal is a championship with his team.
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Babe Ruth
Bud Selig
Barry Bonds
Bonds
Ruth
Hank Aaron
Hank
Aaron
New York
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